Lifeguard competition, including surf-ski, is a highlight of the International Surf Festival held Aug. 4-7, <strong>2016</strong>. For a complete schedule visit surffestival.org. “Cymbeline” Hermosa Valley Park Thur., July 14 • Manhattan Polliwog Park, Sat., Aug 13 Shakespeare by the Sea returns this summer for its 19th season with "Othello," the emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid and rumor brutally murders innocence. The epic romantic tale “Cymbeline” follows, filled with magical potions, dastardly villains, ghosts and lost princes. Shakespearebythesea.org Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival Friday-Sunday, July 22-24 Ports O’ Call, San Pedro “Come for the feast, stay for the fun” is the motto of world’s largest lobster festival, featuring family entertainment, live music, and of course, fresh Maine lobster. In addition to lobster, the festival offers a variety of culinary delights from vendors and food trucks, with seafood, sausages, barbeque, tacos, rice bowls, and vegetarian options. A wide range of beverages and desserts are are also offered. Kids under 12 admitted free. (310) 732-3508 lobsterfest.com International Surf Festival Thu. - Sun., August 4-7 Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo, Torrance The world’s premier watermen, waterwomen and volleyball players converge on the three beach cities for four days of spirited competition in the water and on the sand. The festival starts with the Charlie Saikley six man volleyball (and costume) tournament at the Manhattan Pier on Thursday and Friday. Friday at 7 p.m. the LA County Lifeguard Championships will be held at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Saturday the Southern California Lifeguard Championships will be held at the Hermosa Pier. Other Saturday events include surfing and bodysurfing contests and a two-mile sand race at the Hermosa pier and an eight mile paddleboard race starting at Torrance Beach. On Sunday a 1.5 mile paddleboard race starts at the Manhattan pier, followed by a twomile swim race from the Hermosa to Manhattan pier. SurfFestival.org Navy Days LA Sunday-Wednesday, August 4-10 The Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Navy Days LA honors the men and women of the military and also provides an opportunity to showcase their skills and their vessels. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ships to be announced. Past visiting ships have included the USS Wayne E. Meyer, USS Abraham Lincoln, and USS Gary. LAWaterfront.org Summer Sidewalk Sale Saturday, Sunday August 13, 14 Come Join Us If you are enjoying your vacation just imagine living here year round, ...you will feel like you're on a never-ending Vacation! If you're thinking of buying, leasing or selling, call us for Results That Move You 22 EASY READER VISITOR GUIDE <strong>2016</strong>-<strong>2017</strong>
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